I cannot close this report without calling special attention to that assiduous attention to every duty, and that calm courage, coolness, and self-possession exhibited, under all circumstances, during these trying days, by Maj. H. A. Whiting, assistant adjutant-general, and most respectfully recommend him to the commanding general for promotion. He was invaluable to me throughout the two engagements of Saturday and Sunday.
I am also greatly indebted to Adjutants [A. H.] Pickett and [Samuel H] Moore, of the’ Third and Twenty-sixth Alabama Regiments, who acted as aides, for valuable services in fearlessly carrying and delivering orders.
The brigade inspector, Lieutenant [Daniel] Partridge, [jr.,] was energetic and untiring in the performance of his duties, and rendered efficient aid.
I desire also to mention Mr. Webb Woodruff and Mr. Rittenhouse Moore, who were with me and did good service.
Inclosed you will find the reports of regimental commanders, to which I call special attention; also, lists of casualties.(*)
1 am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
EDWARD A. O’NEAL,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
Capt. G. PEYTON,
Assistant Adjutant-General.